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All Upcoming Events

through December 14
Monday October 14
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Madison, Wisconsin

Venue: High Noon Saloon Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptoz...  Learn More

Tuesday October 15
StorySLAM

Goosebumps

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: FitzGerald's Map It

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin

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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GOO...  Learn More

Tuesday October 15
StorySLAM

ONLY IN NYC

New York City, New York

Venue: The Bell House (21+) Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! In celebration of WNYC's Centennial, ...  Learn More

Tuesday October 15
StorySLAM

Goosebumps

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Venue: The Blind Pig Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GOOSEBUMPS:...  Learn More

Tuesday October 15
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Venue: Fitzgerald Theater Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Twin Cities storytelling championship. The content of this show is recommended for ages 16+, though admiss...  Learn More

Wednesday October 16
StorySLAM

Goosebumps

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Los Globos (21+) Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… GOOSEBUMPS: Prepare a five minute story about spine chills... that sudden shift in emotions your body can’t ignore. Holy terror or a...  Learn More

Thursday October 17
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Miami, Florida

Venue: Sandrell Rivers Theater

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin

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DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF HURRICANE MILTON, WE HAVE POSTPONED THE SHOW FROM OCTOBER 10TH, 2024 TO OCTOBER 17TH, 2024Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: ...  Learn More

Thursday October 17
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Asheville, North Carolina

Venue: The Grey Eagle Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary....  Learn More

Thursday October 17
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Kansas City, Missouri

Venue: Knuckleheads

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptozoological creatures, familiar faces with unfamiliar behaviors, and peculiar places that have branded themselves on you...  Learn More

Thursday October 17
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Seattle, Washington

Venue: Town Hall Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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The Moth presents the GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On thi...  Learn More

Friday October 18
Education

The Moth's Education Showcase

New York City, New York

Venue: Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

6:45pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of stories from the world of education. The Moth's Education Program brings together teachers, high school students, and college students to share their most impactful, humorous, and inspiring stories. ...  Learn More

Friday October 18
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Denver, Colorado

Venue: Swallow Hill Music Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptozooilogic...  Learn More

Friday October 18
StorySLAM

Hope

New Rochelle, New York

Venue: Trinity St. Paul Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… HOPE: Prepa...  Learn More

Friday October 18
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Venue: Anodyne Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptoz...  Learn More

Monday October 21
StorySLAM

Strange Encounters

Atlanta, Georgia

Venue: Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptozooilogic...  Learn More

Monday October 21
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship: FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Aratani Theatre at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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The ultimate storytelling showdown, the GrandSLAM invites winners from The Moth’s open-mic shows back to the stage to compete for the title of Los Angeles storytelling champion. Our theme for the evening is FIGHT OR FLIGHT. Listen as ten StorySLAM ch...  Learn More

Tuesday October 22
StorySLAM

Goosebumps

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: Arts at the Armory

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… GOOSEBUMPS: Prepare a five minute story about spine chills... that sudden shift in emotions your body can’t ignore. Holy terror or a sudden,...  Learn More

Tuesday October 22
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Portland, Oregon

Venue: Aladdin Theater Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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The Moth presents the Portland GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding people from all walks of life to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those ...  Learn More

Tuesday October 22
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage at Sony Hall

New York City, New York

Venue: Sony Hall

6:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience. A two-act show, featuring a musical act, where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes o...  Learn More

Thursday October 24
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Boston: FIRED UP

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: The Wilbur Theater Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience. A two-act show, featuring a musical act, where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes o...  Learn More

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Moth Events

Mainstage

Curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with our directors. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge.

StorySLAM

Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!

GrandSLAM

After ten StorySLAMs in a city, the winners then compete for the title of GrandSLAM Champion with a brand new story. This is the ultimate battle of wits and words.

Special Events

Each year The Moth presents two benefits featuring a special show and party: The Moth Ball and the Moth Members' Show.

Education

The Moth's Education Program events showcase high school and college students who have participated in Moth workshops in their schools.

Community

Showcases of storytellers from a wide range of populations, community organizations and non-profits.

Global Community

The Moth's Global Community Program presents special Mainstage and showcases featuring personal stories from extraordinary individuals in the global south.

SLAM Showcase

SLAM Showcases feature beloved stories from our popular StorySLAM series presented a new!

Community StorySLAM

The Moth's Community Engagement Program presents annual Community StorySLAMs where anyone can share a true personal story on any theme!

Moth Ball

The Moth Ball is our most important fundraiser of the year! The evening will include a cocktail party, an elegant seated dinner, Moth storytellers, and a presentation of The Moth Legacy Award and the Storyteller of The Year Award.